I reached into my daughter's bassinet this morning and a beautiful smiling baby looked up at me. It melted my heart like it always does. After a few rough days post Rotavirus vaccine, it was reassuring to feel like I was getting my daughter back.

Parents want nothing more than their children to be happy and healthy. I figured as much, but it becomes so obvious when you become a father. I would do anything for my daughter’s health and wellbeing, make any sacrifice for her happiness.

What if that was our starting point on this planet? There are billions of parents around the world, and we all want the same things for our children. Does it have to be a zero-sum game? Can we prioritize the health, safety and wellbeing of our billions of children over everything else, and does that change the equation?

It seems everyone could subscribe to such a simple belief. That it could make our time together in this life a whole lot easier. We all want the same things. Can we unite around them?